Max Emanuel Cencic

Countertenor

Max Emanuel Cencic is one of the leading countertenors in the world, appearing regularly at leading opera houses throughout Europe including the Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich, the Deutsche Oper Berlin, Vienna State Opera, Teatro Real in Madrid, the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris and La Monnaie in Brussels. Recent engagements have included the title role in Handel's Alessandro in Versailles, appearances at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Megaron in Athens, the Enescu Festival Bucharest, Salle Pleyel in Paris and Theater an der Wien. He was voted best up and coming singer by »Opernwelt« magazine in 2003 for his portrayal of Nerone in L'incoronazione di Poppea at Theater Basel. Highlights in 2012/13 included a production, tour and recording of Leonardo Vinci's Artaserse, which won an 2013 Echo Klassik. Other prize winning recordings in his discography include Handel's Alessandro (which won the 2013 Opera Award 2013 and 2012 Diapason d’Or de l’Année) and Gluck's Ezio, with Sonia Prina, conducted by Alan Curtis (Echo Klassik 2012).